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Bow Island enjoys harvest festival

Posted on October 12, 2023

By Anna Smith Commentator/Courier Bow Island’s Harvest Festival, despite some cold and rainy weather, still brought the community in for a day of fun and… Read More »

From the Archives of Western Newspapers

Posted on October 5, 2023

By Samantha Johnson Commentator/Courier Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Thursday, October 4, 1888 – The Brandon Mail The bibulous (fond of alcoholic beverages) W. Evans was… Read More »

We tell the stories that matter to you

Posted on October 5, 2023

Main Street has changed. There was a time when you could find just about everything needed at a locally-owned shop. If it didn’t have exactly… Read More »

Bow Island tourism centre to shine bright

Posted on October 5, 2023

By Anna Smith Commentator/Courier At the Sept. 25 Town Council meeting, a motion was passed for new lights for the Visitor Centre. “We approved the… Read More »

Cowboy poets ride in from all over for annual show

Posted on October 5, 2023

By Anna Smith Commentator/Courier The Medicine Hat Cowboy Poetry Foundation is determined to keep their art alive, and invites everyone for a day of western… Read More »

County of Forty Mile considers boat docks, gravel levy

Posted on October 5, 2023

By Anna Smith Commentator/Courier There were many discussions over the course of the day, as the County of Forty Mile No. 8 gathered for their… Read More »

Senate ag committee investigating the roots of soil health in Canada

Posted on September 28, 2023

By Trevor Busch Commentator/Courier editor@tabertimes.com As part of an effort to better understand soil health on the Canadian prairies, the Senate Committee on Agriculture and… Read More »

Creating partnerships key to building more affordable homes

Posted on September 28, 2023

Affordability and access to housing are concerns that are top of mind for Albertans province-wide. The rising cost of living, higher interest rates, and increasing… Read More »

From the Archives of Western Newspapers

Posted on September 28, 2023

By Samantha Johnson Commentator/Courier Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Thursday, September 23, 1910 – The Blairmore Enterprise and Frank Vindicator Now that the contract for waterworks… Read More »

Gas tax hikes show Trudeau doesn’t care about affordability

Posted on September 28, 2023

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau refuses to do the one thing that would immediately make life more affordable: cut gas taxes. The federal government makes you… Read More »

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